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RentFoodBroke Newsletter – Free & Cheap LA Fun (January 18, 2012)

Check out the weekly line-up here or just be surprised! Whatever, you know you like it.

-BrokeLA.com

LA Weekly – Best of L.A. 2010 – Best Underground Improv Show (October 7, 2010)

Hidden in the midst of larger, more well-established venues like IOWest, the Groundlings and the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre lies the weekly comedy show Crashbar Improv. The show originally began as a way to raise money for the waitstaff at Hollywood’s IOWest Theatre after a car crashed through their front entrance, destroying the bar. For more than two years, Crashbar has been the place to see some of the funniest improv groups and comics in the city. Every Sunday night around 7 at the Impro Theatre in Los Feliz, improvisers ranging from young ensembles to seasoned pros deliver laughs to the audience. The improvisers are joined by a local stand-up. There is also an “improv jam” at the end of the night where audience members get to jump onstage. Though Crashbar is free, the organizers encourage donations to help pay the rent. 1727 N. Vermont, Suite 208 & 211, Los Feliz. (323) 401-6162.  

-Steve La  

LAist – LAst Laugh: This Week in Comedy (September 27, 2010)

Crashbar, 7p Impro Theatre. Great improv comedy from some of LA’s best indie teams, with a dollop of stand up in the middle to boot.

LAist – LAst Laugh: This Week in Comedy (August 23, 2010)

Crashbar Improv, 7p Impro Theatre. Crashbar is one of the better weekly improv showcase shows, with an great mix of indie improv teams and more established players from UCB, iO West, and elsewhere.

LAist -LAst Laugh: This Week in Comedy (July 12, 2010)

Crashbar, 7p Impro Theater. This longstanding improv showcase show has moved locations and timeslots, but their lineups continue to amaze. Check out some of the best in indie improv.

Los Angeles Times – Alt comedy as the new mainstream (August 30, 2009)

There’s a well-worn path: Take classes at UCB. Assemble an improv group and a sketch team. Perform at UCB’s “Spank” on Wednesdays and “Not Too Shabby” on Fridays, at Tre Stage’s “Crashbar” and Sierra Stage’s “Tuesday Night Thunder.” Then corral some friends to film your sketches and post them on YouTube.

LAist – Recession Obsession: Live Comedy (April 2, 2009)

Crashbar Improv Every Thursday night 8pm, $5 will get you in the door for five improv teams and one stand up comic. Beer and water is available ‘by donation’, which usually = cheap as hell.